Appointment viewing—what's that? In 2013, services like Netflix, Hulu, DVR, and video on demand made it easier than ever to cue up an episode of addictive TV… and then another one, and another one, and another one… you get the picture. If you're not already caught up on this year's binge-watching faves, say hello to your new holiday/winter plans.

Breaking Bad

Although it's an incredibly well-written and riveting series, Breaking Bad owes almost its entire fandom to viewers who binged on entire seasons on Netflix. The series ended its run in September, but it will live on in cult-watching infamy. And take it from someone who's been there: Don't start unless you're prepared to down six seasons without even noticing that time has somehow passed. It's seriously that good.